Apportion the Indicated Number of Representatives to Two States, A

question 40

Multiple Choice

Apportion the indicated number of representatives to two states, A, and B, using Hamilton's plan. Next, recalculate the apportionment using Hamilton's plan for the three states, C and the original states. Decide whether the new states paradox occurs.

• A) C illustrates the new states paradox.
• B) A illustrates the new states paradox.
• C) A and C illustrate the new states paradox.
• D) B illustrates the new states paradox.
• E) The paradox does not occur.

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